How We Help

OUR BOARD

The Delta County EDA is overseen by a top-tier Board of Directors from various sectors and industries including education, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, technology, utilities, and public administration. The 2026 Board of Directors includes the following individuals;

Chairperson

Doug Leisenring

MI Great Data Lake

Mandy Lindstrom

Michigan Works!

Dave Lord

Citizen

James McNeil

Delta Financial

Vice Chair

David Paananen

UPPCO

Kelly Jeferson

OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group

Dr. Nerita Hughes

Bay College

Emily DeSalvo

Delta County

Rob Spreitzer

City of Gladstone

Ian Peltier

Citizen

Secretary

Vickie Micheau

Delta County Chamber of Commerce

Henry Williams

Hannahville Indian Community

Treasurer

Dave Pechawer

Schneider, Larche & Haapala Co, PLLC

Sarah Blanzy

Billerud

Joseph Walker

City of Escanaba